Pediatrix Blog

The common cold could more aptly be named the common colds: over 200 viruses can cause the symptoms we diagnose as a cold. Since viruses aren’t yet curable and the sheer number of cold viruses makes it impractical to vaccinate, the [...]

Whether you’re a full time stay-at-home parent, or making the journey back into your career, you have the exact same need to make sure your little one is getting the best nutrition available. Once your baby starts to grow and [...]

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is extremely dangerous for children, especially those under the age of five. Children with certain illnesses are even more susceptible to complications arising from influenza, such as asthma and diabetes, as well as [...]

In order to protect your child from potentially dangerous diseases, regularly scheduled vaccinations are important. Follow your doctor recommended schedule, and be sure to get an annual flu shot before peak season. Here is the current schedule for children under [...]

For some kids, learning just comes easily. They sit attentively, listen accurately, and absorb whatever knowledge is being presented to them almost effortlessly. But for the most part, every kid has a moment or a day when it’s not so [...]

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, road injuries are the #1 cause of unintentional death for children in the United States. As such, child safety restraint laws are strictly enforced. Here’s what you need to know about Arizona regulations: Kids below [...]

Childhood obesity is a frequent topic of concern for parents. Though research continues to analyze the effects, our advice to parents hoping to prevent obesity remains the same: Promote Healthy Eating Habits Let your children know that eating calorie rich [...]